Budget Updates from SF State President Robert A. Corrigan

President Corrigan issues a message on recent budget cuts and impact of changes in the state budget for SF State. read more

Students Learn Sustainable Gardening Practices

Members of ECO Students at San Francisco State University held a planting party to spruce up the public garden behind Mary Park Hall. read more

Dr. Lisa White honored by Geological Society of America

Dr. Lisa White (Geology '84), Associate Dean of the College of Science and Engineering and SF State alumna was honored with the first Randolph W. "Bill" and Cecile T. Bromery Award for the Minorities at The Geological Society of America's annual meeting in Houston on October 4, 2008. read more

Annette Bening is one of 'The Women'

SF State Alumna Annette Bening (Theater Arts '80), a three-time Oscar nominee, is in the ensemble cast of "The Women," now playing in movie theatres nationwide. read more

Reminder to Reapply for Financial Aid

The priority filing deadline is January 1, 2009 to March 2, 2009 to be considered for all types of financial aid.  If you missed the March 2, 2009 deadline, you may still file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), but you will be considered for the remaining available funds only, usually limited to Pell Grant and student loans. Please be sure to list SF State Federal School Code 001154 on your FAFSA.

You can begin filing FAFSA  online beginning January 1, 2009. Please view San Francisco State University, Office of Student Financial Aid at www.sfsu.edu/~finaid  for information.

University Housing Launches Family Resource Page

SF State University Housing has launched a quick and convenient family resources page on their website. The page offers information for family members of current campus residents.  On this page, you can view the Fall 2008 Family Newsletter, access the housing calendar, download payment forms, and much more.  Visit this new resource at www.sfsu.edu/~housing and click on “Family Resources”.

Now Accepting 2009-2010 Housing Applications for New Students

SF State University Housing recommends that new students apply for housing before being admitted to San Francisco State University. Housing is first come, first served and demand is very high. The housing application process started on October 1 for new students and is separate from University admissions.  Current residents will receive emails in February about the returning resident process. Visit the University Housing website at www.sfsu.edu/~housing for more information about on-campus housing.